St. Kitts-Nevis Government Declares War on Crime

May 11, 2017 in National

In what can be characterized as the most forceful showing of resolve by the Team UNITY Government to tackle the scourge of crime Prime Minister and Minister of National security Dr Hon Timothy Harris flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Shawn K Richards, Premier Vance Amory and Attorney General Vincent Byron Jr. addressed the media on Wednesday in the PM’s Monthly Press Conference .

One day after the most recent shooting PM Harris forcefully reiterated his government’s commitment to beat back and bury the terrible scourge of crime. In addressing the issue PM Harris described Crime as the Nation’s greatest challenge and outlined some details of what can be described as his administration’s WAR ON CRIME. PM Harris concluded by sternly stating that his administration will not tolerate criminal behavior and this lawless behavior will be brought to an end by any means necessary .

Meanwhile SKNLP Chairperson Marcella Liburd speaking on Issues on Wednesday says that the murder of Gregory Mills has shocked the nation. She indicated that Wednesday 10th May was his birthday and that the young pizza entrepreneur was a role model for young people. She said it was note worthy that Prime Minister Harris did not mention Mills’ murder in his nationwide address Tuesday night the same day of Mill’s murder and stressed that crime was overwhelming everyone in ST Kitts and Nevis